World welcomes New Year 2013

A wave of dazzling firework displays and festivities from Dubai to Sydney say goodbye to 2012 and welcome the new year.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: Fireworks light up the sky above the Sydney Harbour Bridge at midnight during New Years Eve celebrations on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. ... more

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: Fireworks light up the sky above the Sydney Harbour Bridge at midnight during New Years Eve celebrations on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) less